labrys

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English[edit]

labrys

Etymology[edit]

From Ancient Greek λάβρυς (lábrus, “axe”), from Lydian.

Noun[edit]

labrys (plural labryses)

(mythology) A double-headed axe in Minoan mythology.

Synonyms[edit]

(double-headed axe): bipennis, twibill

Further reading[edit]

labrys on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

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